Economics

This course is an introduction to the study of the capitalist economy and supply and demand. The major emphasis is devoted to an analysis of the components of the national product. Consideration is also given as to how the economy operates at full employment. Fiscal and monetary policies are examined. Understanding economics as a discipline is stressed throughout the course.
Pre/Co-requisites: ENGL 101; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval.

This course includes a continuation of market analysis and the choices individuals and firms make when they buy and sell. Emphasis is on the pricing of the factors of production. Some attention is given to allocation by non-market methods. Market structures are also examined. Policy problems include income distribution, competition, and regulation. Trade and comparative economic systems are also studied.
Pre/Co-requisites: ENGL 101; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval.

This course is an introduction to the application of economic principles used to analyze health care issues. Topics include: an overview of the US health care sector; the determinants of demand for health care services and private insurance; the supply of health care services and private insurance; the role of government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; and the overall performance of the health care sector of the economy.
Pre/Co-requisites: ENGL 101; waiver by placement testing results; or departmental approval.

This course involves independent work on a selected topic under the direction of members of the Economics faculty. Limited to two courses per student.
Prerequisite: approval of the Department Chair and Division Dean.